Assistant Manager, Strategy and Planning Grade C4 at National Construction Authority

REF: NCA 07/2022/2

An officer at this level will be responsible to the Manager Planning, Quality Assurance and Risk Coordination.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities will entail to: -

• Carry out regular performance appraisal of the Authority's activities and programs and to prepare advisory reports;
• Initiate formulation and implementation of policies, strategies and procedures;
• Initiate development of work plans, procurement plans and budget for the department;
• Consolidate and evaluate reports prepared at lower levels for submission to head of department;
• Provide leadership in monitoring and review of Authority's strategic planning process;
• Provide leadership in implementation of the Authority's strategic plan;
• Provide leadership in monitoring and evaluation of the Authority's perfomance management system including performance contracting services;
• Liaise with Finance and Accounts department for provision on key projects in the strategic plan;
• Carry out regular performance appraisal of the Authority's activities and programs; and prepare advisory reports;
• Liaise with Heads of Department to ensure development, cascading and implementation of work plans;
• Build capacity to develop,coordinate and implement work plans; and
• Supervise and appraise staff working under him/her.

Requirements for appointment

For appointment to this position, an officer must have: -

• A minimum period of eight (8) years relevant work experience three (3) of which must be in a supervisory role in a comparable organization.
• Bachelors degree in any of the following disciplines: Economics, Economics and Mathematics, Economics and Statistics, Finance and Business Administration or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Masters degree in Economics, Business Administration, Strategic Management or its equivalent from a recognized and accredited institution;
• Attended a Senior Management Course lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution;
• Certificate in project management lasting not less than four (4) weeks from a recognized institution; and
• Proficiency in computer applications